The first Cliff Johnson Memorial Valley Legacy Award for Timeless Service to the Community will be presented honoring the memory of BRUCE GORDON at the Valley Legacy Awards luncheon on Oct. 14.
Gordon was dedicated to the community, receiving a number of accolades for his involvement. The Cliff Johnson Memorial Award for Timeless Service to the Community Honoring the Memory of Bruce Gordon will be presented on Oct. 14. Gordon received many awards and accolades for this lifetime of involvement.
The luncheon will be hosted by WKBN-TV?weatherman Rich Morgan at Mr. Anthony's Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave. in Boardman. Tickets are $22.50. The event is open to the public and deadline for reservations is Sept. 25. For more information on the Valley Legacy Awards luncheon, contact Lynn Miller at 330-530-4038, Ext. 2057, or e-mail lmiller@Shepherdof theValley.com.
ST. JOE'S HOSPITAL RETIREES will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Wayside Restaurant, 825 State Road in Champion. The retirees are asked to bring a nonperishable item.
NEWTON MANOR RESIDENTS are holding their annual bake sale from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at 571 Ridge Road, Newton Falls.
HOWLAND SCHOOLS RETIREES will meet at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at Enzo's. All classified and non-classified retired school personnel, spouses and guests are welcome to attend the lunch meeting. Cost is $10, payable at the door, and those attending may choose from three or four entrees. The group is collecting donations of school supplies, household cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, and nonperishable food for Beatitude House and Emmaus House. New or gently used winter gloves, scarves, and jackets are also welcome. The $10 fee for the newsletter and updated directory is due by / on this meeting date for those who wish to be on the mailing list.
The new directories will be ready in November or December. Call Mary at 330-856-5226 for more information or to share news of interest to our retirees.
NILES SCOPE, 14 E. State St., Niles, will hold a craft show from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Tables are available for $10. All local crafters are welcome to participate. The show will also feature the Niles Art Class as well as the Monday Quilters Group. Call 330-544-3676 to reserve a table.
COPPERWELD STEEL MELT SHOP RETIREES AND SUPPORT EMPLOYEES are welcome to attend a breakfast at 10 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Hometown Buffet in Niles. For more information, call 330-847-8540.
The Cortland Police Department will be sponsoring an AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 6. The class will be held at the Cortland Fire Department and the cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Course participants may be eligible to receive a discount on their insurance. To register or for more information, contact Officer Tom Andrews or Maureen Gregory at the Cortland Police Department, 330-638-1000.
There will be a retirement-planning seminar for educators involved in the STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2860 E. Market St. Warren. There will be refreshments and certificates of attendance available to all attendees. For more information, contact Anna Mae at 330-652-4744 or amtwin18@ neo.rr.com or call Diane Bauman at 330-856-6034.
The TRUMBULL COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY is provided by the Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs and operates nutrition sites at 10 locations throughout Trumbull County. These sites provide a meal and the opportunity for socialization. Donations will be accepted.
Any senior citizen 60 and older and spouses of those 60 and older are welcome for lunch at any of the following sites:
l Cortview Village, 100 Cortview Drive, Cortland, noon Thursday and Friday
l Girard Multigenerational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
l Hubbard Senior Center, 220 W. Liberty St., Hubbard, 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
l Johnston Senior Center, 5922 Warren Road, Cortland, noon Monday through Friday
l Kinsman Fire Hall, 8450 Ridge Road, Kinsman, noon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
l Lordstown Administration Building, 1455 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday
l Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls, 11:15 a.m. Monday through Friday
l United Steelworkers Hall, 1265 N. Main St., Niles, 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday
l SCOPE Senior Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren, 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
l Robert Morrison Village, 3000 Burton St. S.E., Warren, 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
l West Farmington Senior Center, 151 College St., West Farmington, noon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
For more information or to make reservations two working days in advance before 3 p.m., call 330-675-2486.
The menu for the week is:
THE KINSMAN SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION SITE is open every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to seniors 60 or older or those whose spouse is 60 or older. Meals are served about noon at the Kinsman Fire Hall. Cost is $1.25 per meal, and the doors open at 10 a.m.
Cards and bingo are played every day, and singing is on Wednesdays.
To attend, call two days prior and ask to speak to site manager Dollie Davis at 330-876-5123.
FOWLER-VIENNA SENIOR CITIZENS meet every Thursday at the Fowler Community Center.
The group meets from 9:30 a.m. or later to play cards and games, celebrate birthdays and anniversaries and for a 50/50 raffle and meals. Special meals are served on the fourth Thursday of the month. Cost is $3 each.
All those 55 and older are welcome. Annual dues are $12.
JOHNSTON SENIOR CENTER
5922 Warren Road, Cortland, 330-924-0412.
Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Membership is $12 a year. Puzzles and games are played daily. OSU Buckeye necklaces are for sale for $4.50, with all proceeds to benefit the center.
MONDAY: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., wood craft; 12:30 to 2 p.m., cornhole;
TUESDAY: 10:30 a.m. to noon, art group; 12:30 to 2 p.m., Wii, blood pressure check (second Tuesday of month);
WEDNESDAY: 10:30 a.m. to noon, needlework; 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lethal Luau Murder Mystery; blood pressure check (last Wednesday of month);
THURSDAY: Wii games, 11 a.m. to noon; Bingo, 12:30 p.m.;
FRIDAY: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wii;
VFW Meetings are 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. New members and transfers welcome.
Daily meals served at noon. Call for a reservation.
FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER
Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Mondays.
MONDAY: 7 a.m. to noon, full breakfast menu, open to the public;
TUESDAY: 10:30 a.m., exercise class and quilting, cards and crafts; 6 p.m., cards, players' choice;
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY: noon, nutrition program lunch, cost $1.25, and quilting, cards and crafts.
Self-serve breakfast is available from 7 to 10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.
For more information, call 330-889-2733.
CHAMPION SCOPE
4447-B Mahoning Ave.; 330-847-8179.
Breakfast 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday. Cost is $4 for members and $6 for nonmembers.
Lunch 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Call the day before. Carryouts are available. Menu suggestions are welcome. Special holiday lunches are $5 for everyone.
Three computers with free Internet are available every day.
MONDAY: Speaker after breakfast; 1 p.m., acrylic painting/crafts of choice. (Supplies are mostly free but sometimes there is a minimal charge);
TUESDAY: 12:30 p.m., arthritic exercise with certified therapist, followed by chair volleyball and cornhole;
WEDNESDAYS: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., bingo at 25 cents per card and free with Angela on second Wednesday;
THURSDAY: 12:30 p.m., arthritic exercise with certified therapist;
FRIDAYS: Gardening forum scheduled each Friday right after lunch, painting or crafts afterward.
Cards or games are available every day when requested. Special speakers are scheduled most Mondays at 11 a.m. Crocheting, knitting, quilting (bring machine), assistance available. Monthly menu is available at the front desk. SCOPE is seeking ideas for projects and speakers.
NILES SCOPE SENIOR CENTER
14 E. State St., Niles, Ray Novotny and Judy Fabian, managers. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. 330-544-3676.
MONDAY: 10 a.m., bridge; 11 a.m., Arthritis Foundation exercise program, $1, Debbie Eschman therapy; 1 p.m., quilting, cards, players' choice; 4 p.m., Monday night cards and games, food, $2; 5 p.m., weight loss support group;
TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. square dancing, $3, Norm Flavell, caller and instructor; 11:30 a.m. lunch - $3 for members and $4 for others; 12:30 p.m., arthritis aerobic exercise classes, Jennifer, certified by Arthritis Foundation, $1; 1 p.m., cards - 500 tournament, first, second and third Tuesday each month, pre-registration required; 2:30 p.m., blood pressure checks, first and third Tuesday each month, Niles Health Department nurse; 2:30 p.m., pinochle;
WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m., chair yoga, $1; 11:30 a.m., lunch, $3 members and $4 others (VIP monthly birthday luncheon, third Wednesday $5); 1 p.m., bingo with a guest caller each week; 1 p.m., Texas Hold 'em; 2:30 p.m. Card players' choice;
THURSDAY: 9:30 a.m., line dancing, $3, Norm Flavell, instructor; 11:30 a.m., lunch $3 for members and $4 others; noon, bridge; 1 p.m., bowling at McKinley Lanes, last Thursday of month; 1 p.m., pinochle, bridge and American Red Cross blood drive, third Thursday of the month;
FRIDAY: 10 a.m., Bocce at Waddell Park (weather permitting); 10 a.m., free art class; 11 a.m., arthritis exercise program, $1, Debbie Eschman therapy; 11:30 a.m., salad and sandwich, $2; 1 p.m., choir practice; 1 p.m., hand and foot card game and other card games.
Pool table, piano or television available when not in conflict with other activities.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
* Rock Comes to Warren, SCOPE and Hospice benefit, Michael Stanley Band, Packard Music Hall - Sept. 25, buy tickets at www.packedhouseproductions.net;
* Craft show - noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 28, seeking crafters, $10 per table. Items for sale will include handmade items from the quilting club, art, jewelry, shadow boxes, wreaths, etc. Lunch will be free from noon to 2 p.m.
HOWLAND SCOPE
8273 High St., Howland.
MONDAY: 9 a.m., pinochle; 10 a.m., art class; 12:30 p.m., yoga, $3;
TUESDAY: 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., bocce; 12:30 p.m., bingo; 12:30 p.m., Book Club (third Tuesday); 3 p.m., cornhole (winter months);
WEDNESDAY: 9 a.m., Ohio Star Quilters (first and third Wednesday); 10 a.m., Bridge Club; 1 p.m., Red Hatters (first Wednesday); 6:30 p.m., line dancing, $3;
THURSDAY: 9:30 a.m., computer class, $25; 10 a.m., needle art; 12:30 p.m., Red Hatters (first Thursday); 2 p.m., Investment Club, 2 to 5 p.m.; 3 p.m., line dancing, $3; 4:30 p.m., bocce; 5:30 p.m., card night (fee);
FRIDAY: 9 a.m., pinochle; 11:30 a.m., line dancing, $3; 8:15 a.m., golf (fee);
SATURDAY: 9 a.m., Train Club (twice per month); American Legion Executive meeting once a month.
For more information on programs and events at Howland SCOPE, call 330-609-7806.
CORTLAND SCOPE
125 N. Bank St., Cortland; 330-637-3010; Harbor Day Care, 2627 Atlantic N.E., Warren - 330-399-4495.
MONDAY: 10:30 a.m., garden club; noon to 2 p.m., woodcarving class, $3; 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., arthritis exercise, $2;
TUESDAY: Book club meets first Tuesday of month; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., chair yoga; 12:45 to 2 p.m., bingo (25 cents per card);
WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., cards; 10 a.m. to noon, line dancing, $3; 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., bridge; noon to 1 p.m., arthritis exercise class, $2; beading class, 1 to 3 p.m.;
THURSDAY: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., pinochle; 10 a.m. to ?, art class; 1 to 3 p.m., watercolor and acrylic art; 2 to 4 p.m., women's pool lessons; 7 to 10 p.m., line dancing, $5;
FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, drawing class; 10 a.m. to noon, beginners line dancing, $3; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., cards 500 bid.
WARREN SCOPE
220 W. Market St., Warren.
MONDAY: 8:30 a.m. to noon, lunch site; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., line dancing; 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., cards (poker); 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., exercise class; 1 to 3 p.m., cards (500); 6 to 10 p.m., round dancing;
TUESDAY: 8:30 a.m. to noon, lunch site; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., art (Trumbull Art Gallery); 10 to 11 a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., cards (poker); 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., exercise class; 4:30 p.m., Riverside RR Club; 6 p.m., Stephen Foster Chorus;
WEDNESDAY: 8:30 a.m. to noon, lunch site, soup day (bean and ham soup); 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rhythm band; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., cards (pinochle); 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., cards (poker); 1 to 3 p.m., cards (bridge);
THURSDAY: 8:30 a.m. to noon, lunch site; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., painting classes; 10 to 11 a.m., chair volleyball; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., exercise class; 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., deaf group; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., bingo;
FRIDAY: 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10:30 a.m. tap class, Senior Sensations, lunch site; 1 to 3 p.m., cards (500).
For more information, call 330-399-8846.
LORDSTOWN SCOPE
1776 Salt Springs Road
Anyone with suggestions on local trips, or for more information on trips, contact Denise at 330-824-2489 or Mary Jane Wilson, seniors and transportation committee chairwoman, at 330-824-2252. For more information, call 330-824-2173.